Massive Corruption Scandal: Former PNCS Chief Arrested for Embezzling Millions
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Phanèse R. Laguerre, former Programme National de Cantine Scolaire (PNCS) coordinator, has been arrested on corruption charges following a high-profile investigation into financial mismanagement and fraudulent public contracts. The arrest follows a probe by the Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC), which uncovered that between 2016 and 2021, PNCS authorized payments […]
Haitian-Born U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe Resigns Three Days Before Trump Takes Office
Miami, Florida: (Clarity Times)– Markenzy Lapointe, the historic first Haitian-born U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has announced his resignation, effective January 17, 2025. This decision comes as the country prepares for a change in administration, with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20. Lapointe, appointed by President Joe Biden […]
Massacre at Wharf Jérémie: How Much More Can Haiti Endure?
Port-au-Prince, December 9, 2024 – The recent massacre at Wharf Jérémie, Cité Soleil, has left the nation in shock. On December 6 and 7, 2024, gang leader Micanor Altès, also known as “Wa Mikanò,” carried out a brutal attack that killed over 184 people, mostly elderly and defenseless. This massacre is another tragic reminder of […]